There are many farms around the Chicago area where children can have hands-on fun and learn more about what a farm is really like. You can find working farms where kids can learn about how a farm really functions, petting farms where kids can get up and close with animals, farms that specialize in fall/Halloween harvest fun, and more.
Note: Always call your destination ahead of time. Many locations are still closed or offering limited access during COVID. Event and attraction availability may also be affected by holiday hours or other circumstances.
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1545 Rockton Road, Caledonia |
(815) 389-8455 | |
Blackberry Historical Farm Village
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora |
(630) 892-1550 | |
Bonner Heritage Farm
Country Place near Sand Lake Rd., Lindenhurst |
847-968-3400 | |
The Children's Farm at The Center
12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park |
(708) 361-3650 | |
Clover Hill Apple Orchard
Clover Hill Ln., Barrington |
(847) 438-8699 | |
Elk Grove Historical Farmhouse Museum
399 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village |
(847) 439-3994 | |
Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Rd. , Hampshire |
847-683-2863 | |
Forest View Farms
16717 S. Lockwood Ave., Tinley Park |
(708) 560-0306 | |
Garfield Farm Museum
3N016. Garfield Rd. Box 403, LaFox |
(630) 584-8485 | |
Heritage Prairie Farm
2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn |
(630) 443-8253 | |
Johansen Farms
710 W. Boughton, Bolingbrook |
(630) 759-8711 | |
Kline Creek Farm
County Farm Rd., West Chicago |
(630) 876-5900 | |
Lamb's Farm
I-94 and Rte. 176, Libertyville |
(847) 362-4636 | |
Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake |
(847) 548-5400 | |
The Richardson Farm
9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove |
(815) 675-9729 | |
Tempel Farms
17000 Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth |
(847) 623-7272 | |
Volkening Heritage Farm
201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg |
(847) 985-2100 | |
Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Road, Glenview |
(847) 657-1506 | |
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
525 S. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn |
(630) 942-6200 |